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Etiology
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The study of causes
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Primary Cause
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the cause that has to exist in order for the disease/disorder/ etc. to develop
To get the flu, you have to be exposed to the virus Also use the terms necessary and sufficient The cause is necessary but not sufficient enough by itself to develop the disorder/ disease |
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Predisposing Cause
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One that makes you vulnerable, it sets you up from developing the disorder/disease
Weak immune system may indispose you to getting the flu. It is not necessary and is not always sufficient enough to cause the disorder |
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Precipitating Cause
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the trigger/ activator. What happened just prior to the event.
Not necessary and not sufficient in and of itself |
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Reinforcing Cause
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Maintaining Causes, causes that perpetuate the problem.
Also referred to as Secondary Gains. (not wanting to go back to school after having tonsils out because of the home life) Not necessary or sufficient |
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Etiological Factors
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Chromosomal Anomalies
Faulty Genes Constitutional Factors Physical Handicaps Brain Dysfunctions Primary Reaction Tendency Physical Deprivation |
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Chromosomal Anomalies
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Klinefelters (Male)
XXY Turners Syndrome X (Female) Web Neck Poor Visual Spatial Abilities Fragile X Second leading cause of Mental Retardation X chromosome looks deformed Causes more problems in males because they only have one X chromosome Trisomy 21 Down Syndrome XYY Macho Man Syndrome Polysome Y Men tend to larger Have problems with acne Thought it caused men to become criminals Lower intellectual capacity |
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Faulty Genes
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Recessive Genes
Tend to be worse, natural selection tries to weed it out of the gene pool Dominate Genes Wipes itself out Huntington's doesn't manifest itself until late 20's, 30's after the person has had children and passed on the gene Born with bigger spaces in the brain No Individual genes identified that relate to the major psychological disorders Many genes combine making small contributions |
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Constitutional Factors
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Size
Biggest kid on the block gets to ride the tricycle. Growing up, person does not learn how to give and take and compromise. Could lead later to problems. Attractiveness Less likely to develop mental illness If fall ill, they get better faster and suffer through the illness less They get more perks and attention They get better faster because people want to help them Symmetry in the face is the most attractive Its easier on the brain |
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Physical Handicaps
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Puts people more at risk for mental illness
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